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Justthelifeofamum · 21/01/2025 11:22

Sorry for the long post. I’m looking for outside opinions as I really don’t know what to do…

I’ve been at my work for about 7 years. I use to really love it but as the years past my team has changed and the work I am doing is no longer as interesting as it once was. Im pretty bored there now.

My work also previously left a bad taste in my mouth as they were really awful when I returned from maternity leave a few years ago.

I’ve very recently been promoted to the highest position I can reach there. The pay is decent (although I think they low balled me with the promotion) and I’m not under much pressure. I also get to work part time and have a lot of flexibility (I have 2 small kids).

I’ve been approached for a job with a smaller company. The same position at my current company but with a really good pay rise and I’ve been promised interesting work. I would also work with some of my old team.

This new company does have some red flags however - they seem very disorganised and have a fairly high staff turnover over. I would also be expected to work ‘harder’ than I am doing now.

I initially intended to stay for a bit and try to improve the position at my current place, but the above offer won’t stick around for long.

So WWYD? Stay in a comfortable boring job or jump to the riskier but potentially more fulfilling one?

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watchuswreckthemic · 21/01/2025 19:28

I'd probably try and do some more research. How much do you need the flexibility- is it more of a just in case?

Tumbler2121 · 21/01/2025 20:35

How old are the kids ... do they get every bug going? If you have backup, the new job sounds much better for you,

imnotthevirginmary · 21/01/2025 21:36

If something seems too good to be true it usually is. Better the devil you know perhaps.

Vanfan · 22/01/2025 13:36

I would bide my time , stay put for now and do more research about the requirements of this new job.
Chances are that with high turnover the position will become vacant again in a few months so you can reassess then.

villagefayre · 22/01/2025 13:45

Don't be too quick to jump! The jobs market isn't good at the moment and having a job that can be flexible to help with your family circumstances is a big deal. There is a reason companies have high turnover and it isn't good.

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